Complex needs education assistant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference COMPLEX30.7_1785399264
Closing date August 29, 2026
Location Bradford, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

⭐ Complex Needs Education Assistant

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Veritas Education are recruiting Complex Needs Education Assistants to support pupils within a specialist primary school in Bradford. The school has a dedicated pathway for children with profound and complex needs, including pupils who use wheelchairs, require PEG feeding, and need high levels of physical, medical and sensory support.

As a Complex Needs Education Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) access learning, communication and meaningful experiences throughout the school day. This is a deeply rewarding role where your support directly enhances each child's quality of life, independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • One‑to‑one support and small‑group work with pupils with complex physical and learning needs

  • Assist with individualised learning plans, sensory programmes and therapeutic activities

  • Provide safe and dignified personal care, including PEG feeding, toileting, repositioning and mobility support

  • Use hoists, slings and specialist equipment following moving & handling guidance

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and medical staff

  • Support pupils' communication using AAC methods, switches, eye‑gaze or other assistive technologies

  • Promote social interaction, engagement and emotional wellbeing

  • Record progress, observations and behaviour to support personalised learning

    • Requirements

  • Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs, physical disabilities or medical needs

  • Personal experience supporting a family member with SEN/PMLD is welcomed

  • Team Teach Level 2 (training can be provided by Veritas)

  • Safeguarding training (can be provided)

  • GCSE English & Maths

  • Strong understanding of SEN, PMLD and inclusive practice

  • Excellent communication, empathy and resilience

  • Ability to remain calm, professional and nurturing in challenging situations

  • Moving & handling training is preferred

  • Willingness to support personal care and medical routines

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

    • What Veritas Education Can Offer

  • Fast, simple registration process

  • Dedicated compliance team supporting you from registration to placement

  • A meaningful role making a real difference to children with complex needs

  • Supportive school teams and ongoing professional development

  • Part‑time and full‑time opportunities

  • Work aligned with the school year

  • Online CPD, including safeguarding

  • Level 2 Team Teach training delivered in‑house

  • A specialist SEND consultant with experience in special schools and APs

  • Opportunities across Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds

  • Temporary, permanent, full‑time and part‑time roles available

    • ???? Apply Now

    Please send your up‑to‑date CV highlighting relevant experience to ojewitt@veritas-education.com.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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